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Ephrata Council expedited approval of kratom ban, raises concerns from local retailer
EPHRATA — The Ephrata City Council voted 6-1 Wednesday night to ban the sale, distribution and advertising of krat…
Ephrata well repairs to be completed late this week
EPHRATA – The City of Ephrata was at a standstill on repairs to Well 3 throughout the weekend because the parts ordered were not delivered Friday morning, as p…
BASIN BOX SCORE: College commitment, NBA championships and Special Olympics
COLUMBIA BASIN – On this week's episode of the Basin Box Score, reporters Mike Maynard and Caleb Perez revisit the last week of sporting events in and out of t…
Moses Lake man arrested for possession, intent to sell
MOSES LAKE — A Moses Lake man was booked into the Grant County Jail Wednesday on suspicion of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to sell. “The warra…
Twins top Mariners 10-1 after spark from Woods Richardson's strong start and Larnach's homer
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Larnach homered with three RBIs after Simeon Woods Richardson started with five scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat the S…
Bookmobile brings the library to the rural Basin
MOSES LAKE — It’s a Tuesday afternoon and the library has just rolled in at Doolittle Dream Park, to stay for an hour before moving on. “We’ve had as many …
Free Care-A-Van vaccine clinic in Warden today
WARDEN – The Warden School District and Washington State Department of Health are partnering to host a free community clinic offering vaccinations and health s…
Martial arts builds dedication, character
MOSES LAKE – Matthias Kalmbach, a junior at Moses Lake High School, is nearing his sixth year at Freewind Martial Arts. Now a dedicated student and instructor,…
Another ‘chance to represent and compete’ at All-State game
RICHLAND – From June 22 to 23 Richland hosted the All-State baseball game where the best senior high school players in the state come together for one more wee…
Seahawks bring back veteran cornerback Shaquil Griffin
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Seahawks agreed to terms with veteran cornerback Shaquill Griffin on Wednesday.
Traffic projects coming to I-90, SR 282
MOSES LAKE — Drivers on Interstate 90 between Road O NE and Dodson Road should be prepared for delays beginning in mid-July. Sebastian Moraga, communications c…
BASIN COMMUNITY CALENDAR: Ending June and into July 2025
COLUMBIA BASIN — July will sizzle in the Basin, both the weather and the events scene. Here are a few things coming up this month:
Sage Point development sports new look
MOSES LAKE — The newest development from CAD Homes is going vertical. “We’re offering 16 single-family lots … and on the second block there’ll be 19 condo-s…
State fire marshal encourages home sprinkler installation
MOSES LAKE — They’re in commercial and industrial buildings everywhere you go, but fire sprinklers are still a rarity in homes, where they could save lives, ac…
Ephrata's Well 3 remains under repair as more damage discovered
EPHRATA — The city of Ephrata has issued updates regarding the ongoing emergency repairs to Well 3 following a failure in its supply line Wednesday. Community …
Warden City Council approves contract for reservoir study
WARDEN – In a move to enhance the safety of its water infrastructure, the Warden City Council unanimously approved a contract with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for a s…